what are you using to carry your camera?

[mdwsta4]

i think i'm in the market for a new carry-all. i have a lowepro-like topzoom which carries my camera w/ 17-40, battery charger, extra memory cards, and that's about it. i also have a lowe-pro slingshot 200AW, but was thinking of getting a backpack this time around.
it needs to carry an XT w/ battery grip, at least 3 lenses (prime, wide angle, tele), two flashes w/ receivers, filters, batteries/charger, memory cards, and a space for a sandwich would be nice too tripod attachment would be even better.

what are you guys using to lug around your gear?

[wulf]

A Lowepro Slingshot 100AW... but I haven't got nearly as much gear as you!

Wulf

[WooD]

I'm using a Lowepro Nova 5. It will easily hold 2 camera bodys, and 4 lens up to 8.5" long. Or one body, and 6 lens. Has pockets everywhere.

I bought mine here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Lowepro-NOVA-5-A...QQcmdZViewItem

Cant beat $57.99 and free shipping. I recieved it 4 days after ordering it.

[mdwsta4]

how comfortable do you find the shoulder strap?

here's another optio i was looking at
http://www.backcountry.com/store/DAK...00-cu-in.html#

i like this lowepro bag as well, but not sure if i really want to spend $200+ on a bag.
http://lowepro.com/Products/Backpack...ex_200_AW.aspx

[inkista]

I'm using the Canon backpack. It's about $65, and it holds a TON. I typically load it up with my XT with 400mm attached and four or five additional lenses, two filters, a wired remote, a lens pen, cards, batteries, a tripod collar, a panohead, and a tripod.

The downsides are that 1) you have to rip the Canon logo off if you don't want it to stick out as a photo backpack, 2) the removable straps on the bottom for securing a tripod are a pain, 3) it's not weather proof, and 4) it's not the greatest backpack in terms of comfort. But for the money, it hauls a lot.

[Saralonde]

Inkista, I have the same backpack and you're right, for the money it holds alot. It can hold everything listed below as well as some filters and other little things. I can even stuff a light jacket in there. Almost too much as it can get heavy when loaded. I haven't found the perfect bag yet and I'm looking at Crumplers to see if I can find something smaller for when I want to carry less.

[Nicole]

Well, I use my hands to carry my camera Ok, ok, real answer: I use a Crumpler 5 Million Dollar Home. It's probably getting a little too small though, but I'll still probably upgrade with another Crumpler bag.

[WooD]

[QUOTE=mdwsta4;18791]how comfortable do you find the shoulder strap?
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Its as good as I've ever used. Its close to three inches wide where it hangs on your shoulder, and nicely padded. Its non slip too.

They make a back pack strap set up for it too, if that your thing.

[Dan Rowe]

The LowePro Compudaypack holds my xt/with grip 580ex, 2-420ex's, 70-300, kit lens, 50mm 1.8, laptop and charger, memory, and still has room for my canon a630 point and shoot. No tripod atatchment though. Can be found for as little as $69.00. I really like it even though I never saw myself carrying around a back back.

[november]

I'm using a Lowepro Micro Trekker 200, an awesome backpack. Why? Cuz it is really comfortable, padded and has lots of room for lenses. It can hold my Nikon D80 attached w/300 mm lens. I love all the small pockets with clips, zippers, etc. On the outside pockets for cell phone, or other little things. There is a strap for tripod but mine is pretty heavy and I don't attach it to the backpack. Have the best hubby, he carries my tripod
Last week I climbed uphill, over rocks, holding on to roots to take shots of the waterfalls. Got my hands free, me and my camera safe for this adventure. Then I knew, this was the right backpack for me (did not like the Slingshot). Bought it for 90 (Canadian) dollars.